[Hiring] Project Manager, Marketing @Robert Half

Role Description

The Project Manager, Marketing supports Global Portfolio Management efforts to plan, manage, and execute marketing projects and programs. This role leads project and program kick-offs, pre-planning activities, and ongoing delivery using project and productivity tools and systems. The Project Manager works in a highly matrixed environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams while adapting to evolving project management frameworks and processes.

What You'll Do

• Portfolio & Project Management
  • Supports the Portfolio in managing Global Portfolio Management efforts.
  • Leads, manages, and conducts project and program kick-offs and pre-project or pre-program planning activities.
  • Manages all project and program-related efforts within project management tools.
  • Develops project plans, timelines, resource plans, and budgets to ensure delivery of critical milestones, outcomes, and results.
  • Ensures plans are coordinated with other planning functions across the enterprise.
  • Identifies and analyzes strategic alternatives and provides recommendations to marketing management.
  • Ensures process consistency, data integrity, and decision quality to support portfolio management.
• Agile, Scrum & Delivery Practices
  • Guides project teams on Agile and Scrum practices and values to support effective delivery.
  • Facilitates discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution within project teams.
  • Supports teams in self-organizing to address gaps within Agile and Scrum frameworks.
  • Applies knowledge of multiple project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
  • Serves in a ScrumLead capacity, as required, supporting teams practicing Scrum principles.
• Business & Technical Analysis
  • Understands business and technical processes and documents business and technical requirements.
  • Develops and maintains process workflows and system documentation.
  • Connects business objectives with technical execution to support successful outcomes.
• Collaboration & Change Adaptability
  • Works effectively in a matrix environment and navigates ambiguity.
  • Adapts quickly to change and functions effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Manages stakeholders effectively with political awareness and strong collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of ownership, integrity, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical discipline required.
• Proven track record of leading project planning for a large organization.
• 5–7 years of marketing experience.
• 5–7 years of project leadership and/or project management experience.
• At least one year of experience serving in a ScrumLead role for a software development team practicing Scrum principles.
• Exceptional project and program management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to think critically and strategically and connect complex information.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency and personal motivation.
• Ability to adapt, flex, and remain effective in ambiguous environments.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and situational awareness capabilities.
• Ability to influence, empower teams, and increase transparency.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, XP, Crystal, and FDD.
• Knowledge of Scrum techniques such as burndown methodologies, retrospectives, and defect handling.
• Experience with project management tools preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.